Cost of Living Comparison Between London and Portsmouth 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Portsmouth are 26.9% lower than in London (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Portsmouth are 40.7% lower than in London | |
| Rent Prices in Portsmouth are 58.9% lower than in London | |
| Restaurant Prices in Portsmouth are 33.0% lower than in London | |
| Groceries Prices in Portsmouth are 11.3% lower than in London | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Portsmouth is 17.6% higher than in London | |
Restaurants | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 £ | 12.00 £ | -40.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 80.00 £ | 52.50 £ | -34.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.00 £ | 6.17 £ | -22.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 £ | 4.50 £ | -25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 5.00 £ | 4.35 £ | -13.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.58 £ | 3.16 £ | -11.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 £ | 1.94 £ | -2.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.58 £ | 1.39 £ | -12.0 % |
Markets | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.02 £ | 4.47 £ | -11.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.37 £ | 0.93 £ | -31.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 £ | 0.84 £ | -8.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 £ | 2.36 £ | -32.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.23 £ | 2.39 £ | -25.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.43 £ | 2.47 £ | -27.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 5.44 £ | 4.58 £ | -15.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.35 £ | +42.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.57 £ | 0.66 £ | +15.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.95 £ | 1.19 £ | +25.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.39 £ | 1.17 £ | -16.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.53 £ | 0.51 £ | -2.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.52 £ | 0.55 £ | +6.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.88 £ | 0.69 £ | -21.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.15 £ | 1.18 £ | +2.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.00 £ | 10.00 £ | +11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.89 £ | 1.56 £ | -17.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.49 £ | 1.55 £ | -37.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14.50 £ | 12.50 £ | -13.8 % |
Transportation | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 £ | 2.90 £ | -3.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 165.43 £ | 66.00 £ | -60.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4.00 £ | 2.40 £ | -40.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.05 £ | 2.27 £ | -25.6 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28.80 £ | 13.80 £ | -52.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6.04 £ | 5.92 £ | -2.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,300.00 £ | 26,000.00 £ | +2.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 25,728.11 £ | 29,186.67 £ | +13.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 318.11 £ | 118.67 £ | -62.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 15.76 £ | 11.25 £ | -28.6 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.61 £ | 29.25 £ | -10.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.29 £ | 25.83 £ | -52.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.04 £ | 13.83 £ | -1.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15.00 £ | 9.00 £ | -40.0 % |
Childcare | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,585.46 £ | 1,018.00 £ | -35.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,484.09 £ | 11,241.00 £ | -45.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82.68 £ | 50.83 £ | -38.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 36.57 £ | 32.50 £ | -11.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 82.67 £ | 62.50 £ | -24.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 98.55 £ | 93.00 £ | -5.6 % |
Rent Per Month | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,104.73 £ | 850.02 £ | -59.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,493.13 £ | 675.00 £ | -54.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,077.08 £ | 1,397.26 £ | -65.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,581.63 £ | 1,322.44 £ | -48.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,250.63 £ | 291.09 £ | -76.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 743.60 £ | 195.09 £ | -73.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | London Edit |
Portsmouth Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,496.10 £ | 2,437.42 £ | -30.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.32 | 5.72 | +7.5 % |
| Last update: | September 2023 | September 2023 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 983 | 35 |
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| Cost of Living in Brighton | 49.67 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Crawley | 56.22 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kingston upon Thames | 64.45 miles |
| Cost of Living in Reading | 66.13 miles |